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Startup Events in Japan

Every upcoming startup, investor and founder event we track in Japan, in date order.

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The Next Chapter ~ Celebrating Community and the Love of Books

EventIn personFree
12:00Asia / Tokyo
Impact HUB Tokyo, Meguro City, Japan
Luma Tokyo

This event celebrates the first anniversary of Paper & Soul, a community for readers to connect through books and conversation. Attendees will participate in silent reading, discussions, and reflections on the community's journey and future plans. It is designed for readers, writers, creatives, and lifelong learners who enjoy sharing their love of books.

Future of Speed: Changing the Grid

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningFinTechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
17:00Asia / Tokyo
TECH HUB YOKOHAMA, Yokohama, Japan
Luma Tokyo

This event showcases Checkmate AI’s technology suite for regulatory compliance and driver funding in Japanese motorsport. Attendees will hear from Nanami Tsukamoto, a professional racer, about her experience in driver sponsorship and industry equity. The event is aimed at those interested in the intersection of motorsport, finance, and technology strategy.

Female FoundersTalks & Panels

Supabase Meetup Tokyo #1

MeetupAI & Machine LearningSaaS & EnterpriseIn personFree
19:00Asia / Tokyo
Chiyoda City, Japan, Chiyoda City, Japan
Luma Tokyo

This event gathers Supabase users and developers in Tokyo to share the latest updates and practical use cases. Participants can learn from talks, including a keynote by a Supabase DevRel, and community presentations. It offers opportunities to exchange knowledge and network with other Supabase enthusiasts and developers.

NetworkingTalks & Panels

Takram Talk Story: Chat 03「R&Dクロストーク」

ConferenceDeep TechIn personFree
19:30Asia / Tokyo
Harajuku Quest, Shibuya, Japan
Luma Tokyo

This event explores the evolving role of R&D in organizations through discussions on project examples and design engineering practices. It is aimed at professionals involved in research and development who want to exchange ideas and challenges with peers across industries. Attendees engage in talks and group discussions to reflect on improving R&D approaches together.

Talks & PanelsFree to Attend

THE TECH NIGHT〜関西のDX・事業開発の最前線と、フラットに話せる夜〜

EventAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
17:30Asia / Tokyo
THE VILLAGE OSAKA, Osaka, Japan
Luma Osaka

This event offers in-person table discussions with practitioners leading AI and digital transformation efforts in the Kansai region. Attendees can interact directly with experts to explore roles, skills, and organizational strategies related to AI, DX, and business development. The event suits professionals involved in AI adoption, DX initiatives, new business development, and digital talent management.

NetworkingFree to AttendOperators

VC AI Night～VCはAIでどう変わるのか？～

EventAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
19:00Asia / Tokyo
TOKYO VENTURE CAPlTAL HUB, Minato City, Japan
Luma Tokyo

This event explores how venture capital firms can transform their internal operations using AI technology. It features practitioners from several VC firms sharing real-world applications and challenges of AI adoption within VC workflows. The discussion aims to shed light on AI-driven enhancements in investment management and portfolio monitoring for investors and operators in the VC ecosystem.

InvestorsNetworkingTalks & PanelsOperators

Codex Meetup Tokyo #2

MeetupAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
19:00Asia / Tokyo
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, Minato City, Japan
Luma Tokyo

Codex Meetup Tokyo #2 is an in-person event where developers and AI enthusiasts discuss the Codex AI coding agent and its ecosystem. Attendees learn about new features, contribute to the project, and share their experiences with AI-assisted coding. The event also includes presentations, open sessions, and networking opportunities to foster community connections.

Hands-OnNetworking

Builders Weekend - Shipaton Special Edition with OnLab

HackathonIn personFree
10:00Asia / Tokyo
Shibuya, Japan, Shibuya, Japan
Luma Tokyo

Builders Weekend - Shipaton Special Edition is a one-day hackathon where participants build mobile apps and pitch ideas. It is open to individuals and teams, including beginners, who want to develop and submit apps to the global Shipaton 2026 competition. The event offers networking, presentations, and prizes for mobile app creators in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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